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Best Daycares in Hot Springs, AR — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Hot Springs's 239 daycares, 27 (11%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arkansas's statewide rate of 16%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Arkansas averages of 3.0 on Process and 3.5 on Structural.

The local market includes 32 centers and 155 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hot Springs. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Arkansas methodology page for the full breakdown.

239
Daycares
27
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Hot Springs

17(7%)
10(4%)
212(89%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hot Springs: 3.2 (Sample of 239).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hot Springs: 2.9 (Sample of 31).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hot Springs: 3.4 (Sample of 239).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Hot Springs

Camp Tanako
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dawson Co-op/ Ft. Lake ABC Program
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dawson Coop / Gardner ABC
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Baptist Preschool
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Grow & Learn Preschool
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
High Impact Academy
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hot Springs Child Care Center
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hot Springs Child Care II
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hot Springs Gymnastics
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lakeside Preschool Inc.
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Langston Aerospace Magnet Preschool
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lil Bits Family Home Day Care
Hot Springs, AR
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Hot Springs?
There are 239 licensed child care providers in Hot Springs.
What percentage of Hot Springs daycares have high quality ratings?
11% of Hot Springs daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 16% statewide in Arkansas.
What types of childcare are available in Hot Springs?
32 center-based, 155 home-based providers operate in Hot Springs.
How do Hot Springs daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arkansas?
Hot Springs daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Arkansas statewide average of 3.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Arkansas?
Arkansas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Arkansas

All 239 Daycares in Hot Springs

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